Wichita eagle., 1887-09-04


tonight to save the Union were right, and
that the men who fought to destroy it were
wrong, and that to the loyal soldiery of the
country ought to be entrusted the ssfe-keep-
ing of the rebel fisgs.
W. E. HUTCHINSON.
s. W. BALCH.
H. d. HIRSERMAN.
W. 81. DWIGHT.
E. P. THOMPSON.
Mr. Litzenburg read the minority report,
which is as follows:
Resolved, That we, the delegated represen-
tatives of the Republican party of Sedgwick
county In convention assembled, unite In the
following declarations:
FirstEThat the history Of the nation since
the organ ization of the Republican party
establishes that the causes which cailea IL
into existence are permanent In their nature,
and its triumph is ever guarantee OF good
government and prosperity OF the people.
Second-That the theory Of the Republic
can party. that revenue for the support OF
the general government by duties upon i'm
ports should be so adjusted as to encourage
the development OF the industrial interests OF
the whole country and to its wise manage
ment of national finances, is nominally due
the unprecedented increase OF wealth and
commercial prosperity during the past twen-
ty years. :.
the third year of a Democratic admin
istration and that it receives the approval OF
the American people just in proportion, as 1t
has been conducted in accordance with the
theories advocated by the national Republi-
can party; thereby showing the faith OF the
American people in Republican principles,
, and demand for q restoration or the he
publican party to power.
Fourth. That the soldiers and sailors who
risked their lives in battle that govern
ment of the people, by the people, and for
the people should not perish from the earth
are entitled to liberal treatment in the matter
of pensions.
Fifth That the sentiment expressed by
General Grant in his memorable speech to
his comrades at Des Moines, that the citizen
is the sovereign and the official the servant,
that no power is to be exercised except by
the people is a cardinal principle OF the Re-
publican party, and its observance Is essen
tial to the preservation of free government.
Sixth-That the recent action OF the OIL
cials Of this state in the appointment or OH
GERS to exercise authority in Sedgwick coun-
ty and in the city of Wichita without the
consent of our people is an act of usurpation
and an insult to the intelligence OF the ms-
G 81 SITzENRERG,
G III LULING,
j V ANDERSON,
B S GARRISON.
After the reading of the minority report
Mr.. Heiserman moved the adoption of the
majority report The vote was taken vivi
voce and it was decided in the affirmative by
the chair. Some delegates thought the chair
incorrect and after the chair had given its
decision desired another vote. Their wishes
were considered and q standing vote called
for It soon became evident that that meth
cd would not suit and it was decided to call
the roll Messrs. McNair and Slosson were
appointed tellers. The following gentlemen
voted in the affirmative, adopting the ma
jority report; NJ. A. Burdick, G. Windsor, E.
c. Wilson, n. B Brokam, a. I. Dresel, C..
Wells, Dwight, A. B. Blark, J. Mccormick,
ID. Ii. Jones, E. Phelps, J. L.
Zimmerman, o. L. Winters, c. A.
Woodwork, W o. Brine, 4. Dibbs,
l. w Baird, W Il Dwight, F NJ Anderson, E
c. Baker, S NJ Jones, A Ballertine, s Wright,
G III Underwood, o Mead, j E Weaver
A Sheppard, L II Harris, J Kiefner, jr, " H
Mcclure, M Rolstone, S Stephens. W
Moran, W Boyer, Harper, j H Butler,
V Underwood, James Sacket, | E Speer
L + Means, Z P Thompson, c W Simmons
r Jackson. Ben Newman, J w Allen, G
Scott, L NJ Neagle, B c McGreer,
G B Mccormick, NJ Hart, N Bridg
man, c B Ludnam, F B Walker,
81 E Sweet, o J Sharon, Wolf,
Il o Williams. Mcpherson, | G McLaugh-
lin, A Chambers, d j Brondis, 81 Jones' E
S McGill, NJ A Gavin, B HI, Ham
mers, Ed Andres. g Devore, E Maupin, 81
Herr, NJ Farrimhn, 81 W Morgan, C. J.
Jones, Devices, L Dodson, A J Russell,
S Londenslager, K l Snyder, C A Norton, j
Law, r L Trickey, J Krebs, r j Hauzler
JE Nelson, W Pratt, c A Mittick, CT
Downing, c FHyde, r Little, j w Jones S L
Bowman, G Robins, J V Winders. d p Mitch
ell, W SStites, Foutz, c Titus, A Bowling
r B. Rasin, F Morris, W Davis, w W
Da Wis, II G. Allen, NJ Dickey, W G Black
A G Burr, s d Pallett, P Howell, Ander-
son, j CorwiD, H Geosh, H D Heissrman,
Dresser, j r 81 King, W P McNair, R Hal
lowell, c A Foster, W Rochelle, c Richie,
J M Allen, Morehouse, j r Sniyely, W B
Hutc hinson, W r Tucker, C A Vanniers, ".
V
Smith, NJ J Oliver, 81 Perry, j
NJ Humphreys, NJ Meyers, J C
Mossman, o A Bentley, NJ c McLain,
] G. Brown, j Shepherd, J o Wilkinson, j
Russell, Mcconnell, H E Brooks, B F
Draper, C Campbell-135.
Those voting in the negatixe Sam Bailey,
s Rutlege, W o Hurr, H Snyder, ] NJ Gates,
d c Harper, j Winters F Martin, c Miller,
Z Fenners, r Fraham, n Schumacher, M
Wemple, S Worrell, G H Litzenburg, A
Walden, A c Harvey, A Katz, J F Below.
B Breen, ] D Caldwell, F W Oliver,
C Luling, Crossen, W Wise,
L. D. Hollowell, R. Alexander. H. Burson,
G. E. Harris, F. Preston, J. Albert, W.
Starnes, ". A. Smith, J. e. Stewart, E.
Hutchins, W. A. Richey, G. W. Adams, e.
E. Cummings, B. y. Garrison-S9.
When the vote was announced c. Luling
moved that the convention unanimously
adopt the majority report, which was car
ried with little or no objection.
Mr.. Litrenberg-I am entirely satisfied.
and will just let it so for the sake of har-
mony.
Tue Chair appointed Hutchinson and Bur
dict tellers, ana McNair and Londensladen
judges, and proceeded TO nominations. No
nomination speeches were made but sense of
convention determined by ballot.
Tie ballots for treasurer resulted as fol
lows:
L. a. Wilson. IS %
b. L. Taylor. IS 81
John Tucker. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IS -
A Miunick. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. o
Total votes. 100 l9S